A different era

Step back in time with me for a moment, if you will. The following images are from a different era: Saratoga Springs during World War II. Very telling stuff. Very beautiful. Remember: The Friends of the Saratoga Springs Public Library will present Saratoga Goes to War: An Afternoon of Memories about Saratogians during World War II on Sunday, March 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the H. Dutcher Community Room. The panel discussion is free and open to the public, with tickets available at the library desk after March 1.

“WWII School No. 2 Van Dam Street.jpg” – “We Help Our Country. We Buy Defense Stamps” is printed on the blackboard at School No. 2 on Van Dam Street in Saratoga Springs during World War II.

“War Bond Parade Nov.1944.jpg” – L.J. Carroll drives a 1906 Stoddard Dayton during a War Bond Parade in Saratoga Springs on Nov. 20, 1944; signs on the car proclaim “6th War Loan” and “I’m Driving the Same Old Car and Buyin Bonds.”
“Veterans Hospital at Roosevelt.jpg” – The Saratoga Springs Veterans Hospital, shown on June 10, 1947, was established at Roosevelt Bath House No. 2 at what is now called the Saratoga Spa State Park.

“Air spotters, East Sid Rec Field.jpg” – Students at the East Side Rec. Field House on Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs practice to be air spotters on Jan. 24, 1944.

“Scrap metal drive.jpg” – Children on Jumel Place in Saratoga Springs donate toy trains, a tricycle, hot water heater and other items for a scrap metal drive for the war effort on Sept. 9, 1942.